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'Ouija Boards…Witches, Curses': Exorcist Bursts Open Real-Life Possession Case Files https://ift.tt/qpr4t5Z “The Exorcist Files” host Ryan Bethea’s fascinating foray into exorcism and the demonic realm took form while he was researching miracles. That exploration sent him deeper into a quest to understand evil.

From Children's Toys to Farmers' Fields, Russia Is Leaving Deadly Traps to Kill Civilians https://ift.tt/qpr4t5Z KYIV, Ukraine – Despite ongoing fighting in war-torn Ukraine, local farmers need to get crops in the ground this spring if there's going to be food to harvest this fall. Plowing their fields, though, comes with the deadly risk of possibly hitting a hidden land mine.    CBN News obtained footage of one farmer hitting one of those Russian mines with his tractor. In areas liberated from Russian occupation, hundreds of thousands of mines litter the fields, and dozens have already died while trying to plant their crops.

SCHISM: 85% of Anglican Leaders Reject Archbishop, Church of England Over Same-Sex Unions https://ift.tt/qpr4t5Z Conservative Anglican leaders from 52 nations have officially rejected the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and the Church of England as the issue of same-sex marriage continues to divide the Anglican Communion. 

Shaky Cease-Fire Underway in Sudan as US, World Evacuations Continue https://ift.tt/ZRLYzwi A shaky cease-fire is underway in Sudan, after days of violence. U.S. special forces rescued Americans at the embassy in the capital, Khartoum, and other nations' governments are evacuating citizens as well. While the U.S. helped negotiate the three-day pause, there's concern outside influences could help re-ignite fighting.

Taliban Kill Mastermind of Suicide Bombing at Kabul Airport https://ift.tt/ZRLYzwi U.S. officials say the Taliban have killed the Islamic State group militant who spearheaded the suicide bombing at the Kabul airport that left 13 U.S. service members and about 170 Afghans dead during the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021. Initially, neither the U.S. — nor apparently the Taliban — were aware that the mastermind was dead. Officials say he was killed during a series of battles early this month in southern Afghanistan between the Taliban and the Islamic State group’s affiliate.

Report: Russian Military Kidnapping Ukrainian Kids for Forced Adoption, Indoctrination, Brainwashing https://ift.tt/AhafLEj In a shocking development in the ongoing war in Ukraine, Russian forces are accused of kidnapping thousands of Ukrainian chidren, forcibly adopting them into Russian families, and subjecting them to a process of indocrination and brainwashing. As Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO's) scramble to return these children with their families, the international community is calling Russia out for this war crime. Ukrainian children are being used as pawns in Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine, says a new report released by The Associated Press. Ukrainian authorities are pushing for the return of thousands of Ukrainian kids forcibly adopted into Russian families.

Diplomats Flee Sudan Fighting as Citizens Struggle to Escape https://ift.tt/AhafLEj Foreign governments evacuated diplomats, staff and others trapped in Sudan as rival generals battled for a ninth day with no sign of a truce that had been declared for a major Muslim holiday. While world powers like the U.S., Britain, France and Italy airlifted their diplomats from the capital of Khartoum, Sudanese desperately sought to flee the chaos. Many risked dangerous roads for the northern border into Egypt.

Detransitioner Oli London Credits Jesus, Church With Stopping Trans Surgeries: 'I Was…Very Lost' https://ift.tt/AhafLEj Social media influencer Oli London said rediscovering faith helped convince him to detransition, stop life-altering gender reassignment surgeries, and turn his life around.

'God Freed Me': Ex-New Ager Flees Witchcraft, Is Now Reaching Millions With Jesus https://ift.tt/AhafLEj An ex-New Ager who abandoned witchcraft and the occult is now sharing her love of Jesus with the masses.

Ministry Helps Haitian Victims Who Fled to Dominican Republic for Better Life: 'Jesus Christ Saves' https://ift.tt/K06SO2L SANTO DOMINGO - The Dominican Republic was the most visited country in the Caribbean with over 8.5 million tourists in 2022, making it the most popular tourist destination overall in the region. But that influx contributed to a spike in sex trafficking in the island nation, and Haitian migrants are some of the most vulnerable.

NATO Vows to Add Ukraine, Russian War Crimes Exposed: 'Tens of Thousands of Children Kidnapped' https://ift.tt/K06SO2L A high-profile meeting took place in Ukraine on Thursday, with NATO's Secretary General visiting Kyiv for the first time since Russia invaded more than a year ago.  

ACLJ Calls on UN Human Rights Council to Take Action after Christians Sentenced to Death in Pakistan https://ift.tt/K06SO2L The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) recently delivered an urgent plea for the United Nations to do something about the plight of Pakistan's minority Christian population, and the constant human rights violations they face.  

Ministry Helps Haitian Victims Who Fled to Dominican Republic for Better Life: 'Jesus Christ Saves' https://ift.tt/K06SO2L SANTO DOMINGO - The Dominican Republic was the most visited country in the Caribbean with over 8.5 million tourists in 2022, making it the most popular tourist destination overall in the region. But that influx contributed to a spike in sex trafficking in the island nation, and Haitian migrants are some of the most vulnerable.

Stampede in Yemen at Ramadan Charity Event Kills at Least 78 https://ift.tt/n5M1syw A crowd stampeding at an event to distribute financial aid during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, has left at least 78 people dead and 73 injured, according to Houthi officials and witnesses. The tragedy Wednesday night was sparked when armed Houthis fired into the air in an attempt at crowd control, apparently striking an electrical wire and causing it to explode, two witnesses said. The stampede occurred in the Old City in central Sanaa, where hundreds of people had gathered at a charity event organized by merchants. 

UN Report Calls for Legalization of Adults Having Sex with Kids, Calling It 'Progressive Autonomy' https://ift.tt/n5M1syw An organization linked to the United Nations (UN) is advocating for all types of drug use and sexual activity to be decriminalized, including sex with minors. 

'Think Twice About Attacking Us': Taiwan Civilians Prep for Invasion from China's Communist Regime https://ift.tt/n5M1syw TAIPEI, Taiwan – Inspired by Ukraine's ability to fight back against Russia forces, Taiwanese civilians are signing up for combat readiness exercises. Dozens of private companies are offering classes on urban warfare and military first-aid as the island readies itself for potential conflict with China. 

'Nothing Short of a Massacre': 33 Christians Murdered, 5,000 Nigerian Christians Slaughtered in 2022 https://ift.tt/n5M1syw Fulani herdsmen and other terrorists murdered 33 Christians in an attack Saturday night through the early hours of Sunday in Kaduna state, Nigeria.

Ukrainian Troops Inflict Catastrophic Losses Against Russia in Longest Running Battle https://ift.tt/iscEPS4 Russia's assault on the eastern Ukrainian town of Bakhmut has now become the longest-running battle in Russia's ongoing invasion. Ukrainian forces have managed to hold the city and inflict catastrophic losses against all odds. 

'Bring Revival': Christian Rapper KB Says Mainstream Hip-Hop Teaches Kids to 'Hate Jesus,' Delivers Plea to Fellow Believers https://ift.tt/YTSnoDV Christian performer Kevin “KB” Burgess is pleading with believers to embrace Christian hip-hop to reach people with the Gospel.

Study Verifies Power of Bible in Lives of Scripture-Engaged Americans: 'Transforms Their Relationships With God, Self, and Others' https://ift.tt/YTSnoDV Another day, another survey pointing out the Bible’s innumerable, transformational benefits.

George Verwer, evangelist and founder of Operation Mobilization, passes following cancer diagnosis https://ift.tt/YTSnoDV George Verwer, evangelist and founder of Operation Mobilization, passed away peacefully yesterday while surrounded by family members and loved ones, at age 83.

'Not Going to Stop Us': Church Undeterred After Vandals Deface Site With Vulgar Messages on Easter https://ift.tt/YTSnoDV The pastor of a church in rural Virginia said his congregation is undeterred after vandals destroyed their building on Easter Sunday, smashing in windows and spray-painting the walls with sacrilegious words.

'I Cried': Homeless Woman Becomes Superhero After Villain Allegedly Caught on Cam Stealing 3-Year-Old Boy's New Bike https://ift.tt/YTSnoDV A homeless woman in Maine is inspiring the masses after spending the little money she had to replace a little boy’s stolen bike.

Millions Flee Increasing Military Violence in Myanmar, Christians Stand in Gap to Give Hope https://ift.tt/DUag7NZ Myanmar's brutal military junta has prevented international humanitarian groups from delivering aid to areas that desperately need it. This is where Christian organizations like Free Burma Rangers stand in the gap.

'On the Precipice of a New Jesus Revolution': Top Pastor Says Asbury and 2023 Point to Awakening https://ift.tt/DUag7NZ One of the country's most influential pastors says despite the darkness of our times, recent news events point to the hand of God at work in early 2023.

US Citizen Captured by Libyan Militia, Accused of Inviting Muslims to 'Convert to Christianity' https://ift.tt/QbrgTId A U.S. citizen has reportedly been captured in Libya, and detained for alleged Christian evangelizing.

TX Ministry Making a Global Difference Using a 'Miracle' Tool for Clean Water https://ift.tt/QbrgTId According to the World Health Organization, 771 million people worldwide cannot get safe drinking water. That has led to a variety of diseases, especially in undeveloped countries. The Bucket Ministry near Houston, TX is working to change those numbers. The ministry's mission of sharing the love of God through providing the gift of safe, clean drinking water is well underway in places like North America, South America, Central America, Asia, and Africa.

TX Ministry Making a Global Difference Using a 'Miracle' Tool for Clean Water https://ift.tt/QbrgTId According to the World Health Organization, 771 million people worldwide cannot get safe drinking water. That has led to a variety of diseases, especially in undeveloped countries. The Bucket Ministry near Houston, TX is working to change those numbers. The ministry's mission of sharing the love of God through providing the gift of safe, clean drinking water is well underway in places like North America, South America, Central America, Asia, and Africa.

Researcher Discovers Fragment of 1,750-Year-Old Translation of Gospel of Matthew https://ift.tt/fOds709 A researcher at the Austrian Academy of Sciences has discovered what scientists say is a fragment of the oldest writing of the text of Matthew from the Bible's New Testament. 

'God's Natural Order Is Under Attack': Catholic Teen Arrested Twice for Protesting Trans Activism https://ift.tt/fOds709 The heated debate over transgender policy in schools has gone international. In Canada, a Catholic high school recently suspended a student for opposing the school's transgender policy. 

Indonesian Church Closed After Muslims Protest, Building Permits Denied for Decades https://ift.tt/5S4Ku6Z Just two weeks after Muslims in West Java Province, Indonesia interrupted a church service and demanded its closure, local officials closed the building.

How 'The Providential Hand of God' Turned Mayflower Church's Fear Into Freedom https://ift.tt/5S4Ku6Z After years of persecution, 59 members of the Shenzhen Holy Reformed Church, popularly known as the Chinese "Mayflower Church," landed safely in Dallas, Texas at 8 p.m. on April 7th Good Friday.

US Investigating Whether Ukraine War Documents Were Leaked https://ift.tt/5S4Ku6Z The Justice Department has launched an investigation into the possible release of Pentagon documents that were posted on several social media sites and appear to detail U.S. and NATO aid to Ukraine, but may have been altered or used as part of a misinformation campaign. The documents, which were posted on sites such as Twitter, are labeled secret and resemble routine updates that the U.S. military’s Joint Staff would produce daily but not distribute publicly. They are dated ranging from Feb. 23 to March 1, and provide what appears to be details on the progress of weapons and equipment going into Ukraine with more precise timelines and amounts than the U.S. generally provides publicly.

China Military Displays Force Toward Taiwan after Tsai Trip https://ift.tt/5S4Ku6Z China’s military sent several dozen warplanes and warships toward Taiwan in a large-scale exercise that simulated sealing off the island following its president’s trip to the U.S. The Chinese military earlier had announced “combat readiness patrols” as a warning to Taiwan. The actions follow President Tsai Ing-wen's trip to America, with the most sensitive event being a meeting with the U.S. House speaker. 

Stunning Proportion of Americans Believe ‘Biblical Accounts of the Physical Resurrection of Jesus Are Completely Accurate’ https://ift.tt/ZrWlHyk As the world prepares to commemorate Jesus’ death and resurrection, a stunning new survey shows the majority of Americans believe the Biblical account of the empty tomb.

BIBLICAL SCHOLAR: The Resurrection of Jesus Points to His Deity https://ift.tt/xn2DW3c Unquestionably, Jesus' resurrection from the dead stands at the very center of the Christian faith, as the Apostle Paul reminded us vigorously in 1 Corinthians 15:11-22. Without it, there is no salvation. With it, there is a glorious eternity for those who commit themselves to Jesus Christ's truth is based on His resurrection.

'Mayflower Church' Refugees from China Find Safe Haven in US After 3-Year Ordeal https://ift.tt/xn2DW3c All 63 members of a Chinese church who are fleeing persecution from the communist regime are on their way to the United States. 

Russia Threatens to Retaliate Against Finland for Joining NATO https://ift.tt/0yfaw1A Russia is threatening military and other measures after Finland joined NATO this week. Vladimir Putin is nervous because it ends Finland's era of military non-alignment and doubles the length of NATO's shared border with Russia.

McCarthy Meeting with Taiwanese President, China Threatens to 'Fight Back' https://ift.tt/9at3heX As the president of Taiwan wraps up her trip to North and Central America, she's finishing off with a high-profile meeting with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R) and a bipartisan group of members of Congress. China has been issuing warnings about the meeting, with a promise to "fight back" if it happens.

Members of Exiled Chinese 'Mayflower Church' Detained in Thailand https://ift.tt/9at3heX More than 60 exiled members of a Chinese Christian church were detained in Thailand on Saturday, uncertain about their legal status amid fears they would be deported against their will to their home country, where they face persecution.

Finland Officially Joins NATO in Major Blow to Russia Over Ukraine War https://ift.tt/9at3heX Finland joined the NATO military alliance Tuesday, dealing a major blow to Russian President Vladimir Putin with a historic realignment of Europe's post-Cold War security landscape triggered by Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.

War-Crimes Warrant for Putin Could Complicate Ukraine Peace https://ift.tt/MiUcsgx An international arrest warrant for President Vladimir Putin raises the prospect of justice for the man whose country invaded Ukraine but complicates efforts to end that war in peace talks. Both justice and peace appear to be only remote possibilities today, but the conflicting relationship between the two is a quandary at the heart of the March 17 decision by the International Criminal Court. 

'God Never Changes': Ray Comfort on What It Really Means to 'Fear God' https://ift.tt/MiUcsgx Evangelist Ray Comfort believes the “fear of the Lord is key to entering God’s holy presence and receiving his blessings” and the pathway to gaining true wisdom.